Trading in Job Insecurity for Family Security
I spend a lot of time thinking about the best things for me and my family. I agonize over decisions and always hope I’m doing the right thing. The past few months, my husband and I have been doing a lot of house planning. He has a very good accounting job and my freelancing pay has been getting better. The problem with freelancing is that everything is so uncertain.
I have to to tell you, the last thing I want to do is give up the freelancing freedom. I enjoy picking and choosing my own jobs and writing for different clients. I like taking days off whenever I want and attending school functions. The problem, is it’s so uncertain. I can’t guarantee the same income each month. We spend more time hemming and hawing over fences and new windows, it’s not fair for me to make my family feel so insecure.
I made the decision yesterday to accept a full time, salaried position. It’s my dream job and I know I’ll be very happy. My family’s happiness and security comes first, I’m glad I can give that to them.
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8 opinions for Trading in Job Insecurity for Family Security
Amphritrite
Jun 6, 2008 at 11:27 am
Good for you for making such a difficult decision. I’ve worked for years in a salaried position for the stability, and now that I’ve found THE ONE, we’ll eventually have to make the decision of whether I’ll stay home to care for a family or continue to work. Talk about a nervewracking decision!
dh
Jun 6, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Good Luck with all your future endeavors. I’m a big fan.
Kathleen
Jun 7, 2008 at 10:03 am
So does this mean you won’t be here anymore? If so, you will be missed. I love to read anything that helps people to save money and be responsible. You do a great job.
Deborah Ng
Jun 8, 2008 at 7:46 am
Hi Kathleen - This will be the last blog to go and I’m not giving it up without a fight! I hope I’m not going anywhere.
Holly
Jun 9, 2008 at 2:19 pm
If the financial worry is off your shoulders as a result of taking this job it will in your face and heart. With a lighter heart you will be a better parent and wife.
Spepnd your life making the best decisions you can, based on the current situation and the facts you have and you will never look back with regrets. Regrets generally develop from guilt at not doing what we know we should do. it sounds to me as though you have thought this through and know it’s the right thing.
Who knows what the future might bring….through this position you may find opportunities you don’t have access to now.
Good wishes.
Jenni
Jun 11, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Good luck on your career move. Do you get to pick who will pick up this blog after you? I hope they are as good as you. I hope the new job will be all that you hope for.
Cherie
Jun 17, 2008 at 11:22 am
Deb,
I know it must have been a difficult decision, but just think, you have this new dream job in part because you become a freelancer and showed us all a path to follow when you’re a work at home mom. Good luck to you and I’m glad we’ll still you around the blogs!
Thrifty Karen
Jun 23, 2008 at 10:45 am
Good luck to you. I hope you’re happy at your new job.
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